Who is Tanvi Patri, India’s first female Youth Olympic medallist in badminton?

The Indian Express · Shivani Naik · 2026-11-04 15:23 UTC

She picked skills in China, where her IT father was posted, and grew up idolising Lin Dan

Tanvi Patri, the 16-year-old prodigy who is seen as a major emerging talent in Indian badminton, vindicated the decision to select her in a 2-member badminton squad for the Youth Olympics at Dakar, Senegal, by ensuring a medal on Wednesday. Tanvi defeated Thailand’s Kungkaew Kakanik, 21-17, 21-13 to reach semifinals and ensure a medal.

The Odiya girl training at the Centre of Badminton Excellence in Bangalore, is a reigning U17 Asian champion, and will play Yazuno Watanabe to advance to the gold/silver match.

Tanvi had earlier beaten Sara Gonzalez of Mexico 21-8, 21-12 and Smrithi Adepu of Australia 21-4, 21-12 to get into a medal round.

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